Barfi
HB-12774 · Hand-built original · Indian
A dense, milky Indian fudge made from condensed milk, milk powder, and peanut butter with stem ginger, topped with dark chocolate chips and flaked almonds.
IndianDesserts2 hr 30 minMakes 18-20192 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal
Main ingredient: butter
Pairs well with: basmati rice, naan, raita, mango chutney, dal
Servings:18quantities adjust to match
Ingredients
- ¾ oz unsalted butter
- 14 oz condensed milk
- 3½ fl oz double cream
- 4 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
- 7 oz milk powder
- 3 oz stem ginger, roughly chopped
- 2¼ oz flaked almonds
- 2½ oz dark chocolate chips
Method
- Melt the butter in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over low heat, add the condensed milk and double cream, then add the peanut butter and mix thoroughly for 1–2 minutes until well combined.
- Add the milk powder a little at a time, whisking thoroughly, until the mixture reaches a smooth fudge consistency.
- Stir in the stem ginger and half the flaked almonds.
- Line an 11 x 8-inch baking dish with greaseproof paper and pour the barfi mixture in, flattening the surface.
- Let the mixture cool to room temperature, top it with the chocolate chips and the remaining almonds, and pat the toppings gently into the surface.
- Refrigerate the barfi for 6–8 hours until set, then cut it into squares and serve.
Prep: 2 h · Cook: 30 min
Nutrition (per serving, where published)
192 kcalCalories
8.6 gProtein
18.7 gCarbs
9.7 gFat
3.2 gSaturates
1.7 gFibre
14.5 gSugars
81 mgSodium
13 mgCholesterol
295 mgPotassium
132 mgCalcium
1.5 mgIron
1 servingServing
Estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data